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semi-automatic firearms
Coverage of semi-automatic firearms in the Nexus archive.
- New gun law requires approval from sheriff and safety courses to buy some semi-automatic firearms
Colorado's new law requires sheriff approval and safety courses for purchasing semi-automatic firearms with detachable magazines. Sponsored by State Sen. Tom Sullivan, the law addresses enforcement issues with high-capacity magazines. Gun rights advocates like Alicia Garcia oppose the mandates, arguing they burden law-abiding owners.